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Attendees of Black Trans Men of Ohio pose for a group photo at a rock formation.

Yearly Ohio retreat treats Black transmascs to new experiences and ‘that brotherhood moment’

WARR provides a nearly-free 4-day getaway for Black trans men across Ohio

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Ohio anti-LGBTQ+ hate group co-authors Trump administration ‘report’ alleging gender-affirming healthcare fraud

Human Rights Campaign called the report a 'sham' and a 'blatant attack' on transgender youth across the country

Queer Craft Society helps LGBTQ+ Columbus through loneliness epidemic via crafting kinship

While crafting is far from a new hobby and is often passed down through generations in marginalized communities, a current wave of craft meetups is on the rise.

Hey, LGBTQ+ Ohio! Get That Checked Before It’s a Problem: Common Health Conditions That Sneak Up On You

Many LGBTQ+ adults avoid going to the doctor because they have had bad experiences in the past.

Black LGBTQ+ women aren’t safe in Cleveland, but they’re finding ways to thrive

In 2020, an analysis by Bloomberg CityLab ranked Cleveland as the worst city for Black women to live. For Black LGBTQ+ women, the struggles are real.

Audio This News is So Gay (7/29/26): Covering the Trump Administration’s Latest Attacks on the LGBTQ+ Community

Featuring: Christopher Wiggins (The Advocate) and Orion Rummler (The 19th)

There’s a not-so-secret garden growing in Dayton’s BIPOC LGBTQ+ community

Black In Blooming is cultivating community and health for Black queer Daytonians through art, movement and intentional spaces for belonging

Ohio’s laws criminalize people living with HIV. This org is doing everything they can to change that.

From education to advocacy, Caracole in Cincinnati is wielding every tool at their disposal to help end the HIV epidemic.

‘Playing with fire’: Trump administration cuts HIV prevention funding to community-based organizations, including Equitas Health in Ohio

Advocates fear the cuts could set the stage for an increase in new HIV cases.

Crowdfunding has become a lifeline for LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color

Community members say online fundraisers and mutual aid are filling gaps left by housing, healthcare and employment systems.

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